Passed away February 24, 2010 in Spokane, WA. Sam was born February 26, 1922 in Colfax, Washington to Lula and Gust Deleganes. He grew up in Penewawa, WA and attended schools in Colfax; he then graduated from Kinman Business University in Spokane. After serving in the US Air Force during World War II, he married Alice Smith in 1947 and they established a home in Spokane, where they raised their family. He was a long time employee of Phillips Petroleum Company and its predecessors.
He is survived by his wife, Alice; sons, Sam M. (Ellen), Anthony, and Daniel (Julia); granddaughters, Alicia and Sophia; siblings, Inez Simotas, Catherine Mantzoros, John Deleganes, Theodora Cassis, and Eva Manion. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 2, 2010, at 2:00pm, at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 34th and Perry, followed by a reception. Private family graveside services will be held later. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. HAZEN & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME 1306 N. MONROE is in charge of arrangements.
